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AI-generated images and deepfakes are now part of South Carolina’s child exploitation laws. Criminal defense lawyer Erin Bailey explains the major updates - and what they could mean for future investigations and prosecutions.

South Carolina now considers it a felony to distribute fentanyl that leads to someone’s death. Criminal defense lawyer Erin Bailey breaks down what the new law covers, how it could be applied, and why proving guilt won’t be so straightforward.

Each year, South Carolina’s legislative session brings legal changes that affect everyday people across the state. In this ongoing...

South Carolina has increased the penalties for failure to stop for law enforcement. Learn what’s changing, what counts as a high-speed pursuit, and how this law could turn a small mistake into a serious felony.

Holding your phone while driving will soon be illegal in South Carolina. Get the facts on what’s allowed, what’s not, how the law affects enforcement, and when citations begin under the state’s new distracted driving law.

South Carolina is cracking down on coordinated theft with a new Organized Retail Crime law. Find out what counts as a “smash and grab,” how charges are prosecuted, and what penalties offenders now face.

For the first time, South Carolina has officially criminalized the act of sharing intimate images without consent - including those created using artificial intelligence.

Most people just pay the fine. We took a $210 traffic ticket to a jury trial - and won. Here's why it matters more than you think.

Think Delta-8 is legal in SC? Think again. If it tests above 0.3% THC, it could mean criminal charges. Here’s what you need to know.

Suspended license? SC’s DMV Amnesty Week offers a chance to reinstate it—but fines must be paid before it starts. Don’t wait!

A plea on papers in Georgetown, SC, may seem like a quick fix, but it can leave you with a lasting record.

In interviews with ABC News 4 and through her in-depth social media series, Erin Bailey dives into the legal complexities of the TikTok Ban.

Erin Bailey Law is offering free expungement consultations for former International Paper employees beginning Monday, November 6.

Nothing will damper a vacation day quite like being dinged for a golf cart violation.

On March 7, 2024, South Carolina enacted a new gun law that is effective immediately. This new law is sweeping, but here are the essentials

In South Carolina Criminal Courts, all Defendants charged in General Sessions Court are entitled to a preliminary hearing.

Here, we will outline the definitions and differences among the 3 levels along with potential ramifications.

Here we will outline mental health terms and potential defenses in criminal law along with how they may impact proceedings. 

South Carolina has many sentencing options. One such option is a sentence called the Youthful Offender Act, or YOA.

Here we’ll share more about this update along with answers to our most frequently asked questions.